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Romans

  1. Lesson One
    Romans as a Theological Treatise (Romans 1–6)
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    2 Assessments
  2. Lesson Two
    Romans as an Occasional Letter (Romans 9–11)
    19 Activities
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    2 Assessments
  3. Lesson Three
    The Real Difference (Romans 7–8)
    19 Activities
  4. Lesson Four
    Living out the Gospel in "Rome" (Romans 12–14)
    21 Activities
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    5 Assessments
  5. Lesson Five
    Author and Audience (Romans 15–16)
    22 Activities
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
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    1 Assessment

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Romans Author and Audience (Romans 15–16) In | Romans’ Conclusion
Lesson 5, Activity 11

In | Romans’ Conclusion

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As he often does, Paul summarizes key points of his Romans letter in its conclusion. Because of this, his final statements are often a good place to find concise arrangements of Paul’s ideas that bring them together in more manageable portions. Read the last three verses of Romans and see if you recognize the words or phrases provided with themes from earlier in the book. 

Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith—to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen. 
Romans 16:25-27 ESV

The table below highlights some of the previous passages in Romans with shared ideas here in Paul’s conclusion.

Earlier Points in RomansRomans 16:25-27
I yearn to share some grace-gift by God’s Spirit so you may be “established” (1:1).16:25
God will judge people according to “my gospel” (2:16); Paul serves the gospel (1:1, 9, 16; 15:16, 19-20; cf. 10:15-16) and wants to share it with them (1:15).16:25
God’s righteousness is now “revealed” from the Law and Prophets (3:21).16:26
The objective is the obedience of faith among all nations (1:5; 15:18).16:26
To God be glory forever (11:36).16:27

Table quoted from: Craig S. Keener, Romans, 2009, p. 193.